Thelma Ritchie Obituary

RITCHIE, Thelma Adela - On December 15, 2012, peacefully at Cashmere View Hospital; aged 86 years. Dearly loved wife of the late William Ritchie (Blue), and the late Phillip Murphy. Loved and treasured mother and mother-in-law of Sharyn and Jos Bakker, and Maree Evans. Loved Nana of Corey, Darren, and Nikita. Loved sister and sister-in-law of Bruce and Lisle McKay, and special friend of the late Tom Scanlan. Many thanks to Somerfield House and Ward 31 of The Princess Margaret Hospital for your wonderful love and care of Thelma. Messages to the Ritchie Family, C/- P.O. Box 111-01, Christchurch 8443. In lieu of flowers, donations to The Cancer Society Canterbury would be appreciated and can be made at the service. A funeral for Thelma will be held in the Academy Funeral Services Chapel, 65 Main South Road, Upper Riccarton, on Wednesday, December 19, at 1.00 p.m.